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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: KP has failed to adapt to contemporary challenges
The United Nations-backed Kimberley Process (KP), established in 2003 to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market, has failed to adapt to contemporary challenges, such as state-sponsored violence and sophisticated...
17 march 2025
Valentin Skurlov: Over the past 25 years, Fabergé Researches have progressed to discussing the new approaches to studying Fabergé’s legacy
Valentin Skurlov is an Honorary Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg), art historian, professor, Scientific Secretary at the Fabergé Memorial Foundation, consulting researcher in the Fabergé’s masterpieces at the Russian...
03 march 2025
Valery Budny: In the current economy, domestic jewelry manufacturing continues thanks to new technologies introduced over the past two decades
In February, JUNWEX St. Petersburg 2025 International Jewelry Industry Forum, one of the most significant projects of the “Jewelry Russia” Unified Exhibition Program, was held in St. Petersburg. Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia Program and CEO...
25 february 2025
Tshepo Molusi: South Africa establishes dedicated diamond retail shop in China
T3 Diamonds founder Tshepo Molusi told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the inaugural South Africa Diamond Show in Cape Town that the shop opened an opportunity for diamond manufacturers under the incubation to export their products to China. He...
17 february 2025
Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...
10 february 2025
EU spends €7bn on Russian LNG in 2024
18 february 2025
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has issued a report, estimating that EU member states have cumulatively spent close to €7 billion on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) last year.
China defends its interests in the Arctic
17 february 2025
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has reaffirmed that the country is an “important stakeholder in Arctic affairs” amid US president’s continued remarks about fortifying presence in the region.
Canadian premiers visit Washington to push back against US policy
14 february 2025
All 13 of Canada's territorial premiers have visited Washington DC for the first time in history as a diplomatic countermeasure against US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.
Japan voices support for Alaska LNG project
13 february 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced a “joint venture” for liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales after a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington DC.
Russia seeks to sell its LNG to Indian buyers
12 february 2025
Russian officials have held meetings with Indian buyers this week in an effort to sell liquefied natural gas from a flagship export facility sanctioned by the US, Bloomberg reports with a reference to its sources.
Norilsk Nickel to support BELAZ in production of modern mining equipment
11 february 2025
On January 23, the Belarusian manufacturer of special equipment BELAZ and Norilsk Nickel signed a cooperation agreement aimed at producing modern mining equipment that meets the best world standards for the Russian and CIS markets.
Arctic remains one of the areas of international cooperation - Trutnev
10 february 2025
According to Deputy Prime Minister, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev, the Arctic remains one of the areas of international cooperation despite issues.
